Chinese Firm Touts Green Energy Tech
Chinese state-owned Harbin Electric Corporation (HE) is accelerating its development of green and low-carbon power systems. The company is highlighting its role in driving the global green energy transition through intelligent manufacturing and exporting large-scale power equipment.
Harbin Electric (HE) has expanded its clean energy solutions to over 50 countries and regions. This includes projects like the Minas San Francisco Hydropower Project in Ecuador, which plays a significant role in optimizing the local energy structure. The company's international footprint also extends to a 250 MW/1000 MWh energy storage project in Turkey and hydropower turbine unit contracts in Vietnam. In the Middle East, HE was the contractor for the 2,400-megawatt Hassyan Power Plant in Dubai. Initially a clean coal project, all units are now running on natural gas. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate 20% of Dubai's power. In Saudi Arabia, the company is the EPC contractor for the Rumah 2 and Nairyah 2 power plants, which will use high-efficiency combined-cycle gas turbines and be ready for carbon capture technologies. Domestically, Harbin Electric is supplying four 660 MW steam turbine generators for the Qinghai Huadian Qaidam Desert Golmud East Base power project. This project is part of a larger 19 GW development that includes 16 GW of solar and wind power, alongside ultra-supercritical coal units and a large-scale battery energy storage system. As a major state-owned enterprise (SOE), Harbin Electric is central to China's goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2060. Chinese SOEs are significant CO2 emitters but are also key players in the country's renewable energy industry. This dual role positions them as pivotal actors in China's green energy transition. The company is also advancing its technological capabilities, moving from "Made in China" to "Intelligent Manufacturing in China." This involves leveraging digital twin technologies and AI-driven smart operations. Recently, the company developed the country's first homegrown 16-megawatt gas turbine, designed to support renewable energy grids. Beyond specific projects, HE is innovating in a range of green technologies. This includes the development of new hydraulic turbines with an ultra-wide load range for enhanced grid stability and large pumped storage units. The company's "5MWe Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Boiler" project was recognized as "World Advanced Clean Energy Equipment," placing it at the forefront of thermal power generation technology.
